Features
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2008
CALAFCO
Annual
Conference |
 The exciting 2008 CALAFCO Annual Conference is scheduled for 3-5 September 2008 at the Sheraton Universal in Universal City (Los Angeles). Under the theme "LAFCo - California's Future is Our Business" the program is full of valuable sessions which focus on LAFCo role, the future of LAFCos, and current growth issues in California. In addition to general and breakout sessions the program includes ample time for roundtable discussions and networking. The conference is an ideal learning experience for LAFCo commissioners and staff, planners, local agency officials, LAFCo applicants, and other stakeholders who have an interest in LAFCos in California. Watch here for updated information!
 Preliminary Conference Information UPDATED 1 July 2008!
Registration Form (fill in and print)
Lodging Reservations - follow this link to reserve your room now at the Sheraton Universal!
Sponsorship Information - deadline for sponsorships is 1 August
Deadline for early registration is 31 July.
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The
Sphere
Current
Issue of the
CALAFCO
Journal
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 The June 2008 edition is now available. Features include an update on current legislation, a look seven recent court rulings that favorably affect LAFCo, a case study on water supply and annexation from San Luis Obispo, and a tribute to LAFCo champion Mike Gotch who passed away in May. Read all about it in the June 2008 issue of The Sphere.
LEGAL CORNER: Court Decisions and Attorney General Opinions Related to LAFCo |
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CALAFCO
University
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 Upcoming 2008 CALAFCO University courses:
Assessing Wastewater Infrastructure and Capacities. Friday, 24 October in Los Angeles.
Watch the website for agendas and registration. For information on CALAFCO University, to participate as faculty, or to suggest future courses, please contact CALAFCO Deputy Executive Officer Don Lockhart. |
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Special
Districts
Resource
Page |
A new Special District Resources Web Page is now available. Contents include: 1) key reference and materials on special districts; 2) model documents for independent special districts that want to be seated on their LAFCo; and 3) links to special district sites. With over 4,000 special districts in California and 29 LAFCos that do not have special district representation, this page provides information to communities and to districts interested in a seat on their LAFCo. |
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Announcements
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2008
CALAFCO
Awards |
 Nominations are now open for the 2008 CALAFCO Achievement Awards Recipients. The awards recognize extraordinary achievements of individuals, commissions, local agencies and organizations related to the mission and principles of LAFCo and CALAFCO. Awards will be presented at the gala Awards Dinner at the CALAFCO annual conference in Universal City on Thursday 4 September. Deadline for nominations is Friday, 15 August 2008.
w 2008 Achievement Award Nomination Package
w Previous CALAFCO Award Recipients (1997-2007)
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Board of
Directors
Nominations |
 Nominations are open for the CALAFCO Board of Directors. Board members must be regular or alternate LAFCo commissioners and are elected to designated seats. Board members serve two year terms. There are nine seats up for election this year on the 15-member board: three county seats; two city seats; two special district seats; and two public seats. Nominations must be made by the commissioner's LAFCo and received by the close of business on 4 August 2008. Elections will take place at the CALAFCO Annual Business meeting on Thursday, 4 September in Universal City. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the business meeting.
2008 Board of Directors Nominations Information and Forms |
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Special
Presentation
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Stanislaus LAFCo is hosting a special presentation on adopting communities to the changing realities of the 21st century. "Winds of Change: Forces Changing California's Future" will be held in Modesto on 23 July at 6:00 p.m. For more information please click on: Stanislaus LAFCo Winds of Change. |
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2008
Calendar |
The 2008 CALAFCO Calendar of Meetings and Events includes the dates of association meetings as well as major conference dates of peer organizations. Contact CALAFCO to add events. |
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Associate
Membership |
Associate membership provides businesses, agencies, and associations with access to CALAFCO resources and support the educational mission of CALAFCO and the goals and work of LAFCos. Become an Associate Member.
Associate Member Services Directory
A matrix of Associate Member services and easy links to websites and contacts. Updated-July 08 |
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Search the
Internet
and Support
CALAFCO! |
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It's simple. Use GoodSearch like any other search engine — the site is powered by Yahoo! — but each time you do, money is generated for CALAFCO. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions as the 'charity' you want to support. Even better, download the GoodSearch toolbar on your home page. The more you search, the more we earn! |
Quick Guide to LAFCo
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LAFCo
State
Law |
The Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCo) in each county are governed by and are responsible for implementation of the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
Guide to the C-K-H Local Government Reorganization Act - 2007 update (pdf)
For more details on LAFCo law and legal opinions, visit the Resources Page.
Need to research LAFCo law? Search the Legislative Counsel's website. |
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LAFCo
Directory |
Click here for a listing, contact information and links to the local LAFCos in each county: LAFCo Directory |
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LAFCo
History |
Visit the About Page for more information on the history of LAFCo in California.
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